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general petraeus also said the afghan army being trained by u.s. troops is coming along but said the recruits are improving in quality. >>> in sacramento, the senate president announced late this morning that he'll call for a vote on governor jared brown's budget proposal in the next 24 hours. senate president pro-tem steinberg announced the plans before meeting with the governor and assembly speaker john perez. brown wants to close the state's $26.6 billion deficit by cutting $12.2 billion in spending. he also wants to extend temporary tax increases for another 5 years. no republicans have signed onto the plan and some are needed in order for this to pass. more details are expected out of the state capitol later today. >>> today is the deadline for california school districts to send out teacher layoff notices and thousands are expected to be handed out. rallies and picketts are held by parents and educators to call attention to those layoffs and proposed education budget cuts. the numbers vary and the layoffs affect just about every school distri
general petraeus also said the afghan army being trained by u.s. troops is coming along but said the recruits are improving in quality. >>> in sacramento, the senate president announced late this morning that he'll call for a vote on governor jared brown's budget proposal in the next 24 hours. senate president pro-tem steinberg announced the plans before meeting with the governor and assembly speaker john perez. brown wants to close the state's $26.6 billion deficit by cutting $12.2...
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in the meantime, the u.s. air force is helping to supply relief to thousands of refugees who fled libya and who are now in tunisia. >>> you may smell gas in downtown as p g e is performing some maintenance. the gas will quickly dissipate, pg&e says. >>> and pg&e will take a few steps to improve safety. customers who live within 2000 feet will receive a letter. and they will begin installing safety valves inside those pipes that can be shut off remotely. >> pg&e is the new pg&e and i think it can become the gold standard for this country that all other operators should follow. >> the changes come after pg&e got slammed at an ntsb hearing this week looking into the san bruno pipeline burning. >>> train commuters in fremont are being warned about doapses of recent car break-ins. it's been happening at the centerville train depot. the primary target is loose change. more than 40 vehicles were broken into early thursday morning. we spoke to one man who just found his car with windows broken early this morning. he s
in the meantime, the u.s. air force is helping to supply relief to thousands of refugees who fled libya and who are now in tunisia. >>> you may smell gas in downtown as p g e is performing some maintenance. the gas will quickly dissipate, pg&e says. >>> and pg&e will take a few steps to improve safety. customers who live within 2000 feet will receive a letter. and they will begin installing safety valves inside those pipes that can be shut off remotely. >>...
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. >>> here in the u.s., a promising sign of improvement for the nation's job numbers. the unemployment rate is at the lowest it's been in nearly two years. the economy grew by 192,000 jobs in february, and the national unemployment rate dropped to 8.9%. that is the first time it's been under 9% since april of 2009. that is providing some hope that companies now might feel more confident about the economy and will continue hiring this year. in california, unemployment fell just slightly, from 12.5% to 12.4%. >>> governor brown's deadline is just five days away, but there is progress at the state capitol for a potential budget deal, and it might include reform for the state workers pension system. the deal is likely to include $12.5 billion worth of cuts, plus an $11 billion tax extension measure on a special state-wide ballot in june. state senate president pro tem darryl steinberg says he's confident he will have the republican support needed to strike that deal. >> we're hearing that some republicans may be willing to grant an extension of taxes on the ballot for june
. >>> here in the u.s., a promising sign of improvement for the nation's job numbers. the unemployment rate is at the lowest it's been in nearly two years. the economy grew by 192,000 jobs in february, and the national unemployment rate dropped to 8.9%. that is the first time it's been under 9% since april of 2009. that is providing some hope that companies now might feel more confident about the economy and will continue hiring this year. in california, unemployment fell just...
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the u.s. and our allies are doing and what the u.s. policy in libya will be. >>> turkey taking over operations of a key libyan airport to help get humanitarian aid to the country. rebels in libya have recovered hundreds of miles of territory since nato air strikes began and are closing in on qaddafi's hometown of surt. nato has agreed to take full command of the operation in libya. the u.s. mission there getting mixed reviews. >> i think the military mission has gone quite well. >> this policy is characterized by confusion, indecision and delay. >> there should have been a debate as to why it was in our vital interest. >> defense secretary robert gates admits libya doesn't pose a threat to america but he says what happens there could impact other parts of the middle east where the u.s. has something at stake. >>> the president is expected to speak at 4:30 p.m. our time. we'll have live coverage right here on cbs 5 and continuing developments on libya on the cbs 5 eyewitness news at 5:00. >>> 4
the u.s. and our allies are doing and what the u.s. policy in libya will be. >>> turkey taking over operations of a key libyan airport to help get humanitarian aid to the country. rebels in libya have recovered hundreds of miles of territory since nato air strikes began and are closing in on qaddafi's hometown of surt. nato has agreed to take full command of the operation in libya. the u.s. mission there getting mixed reviews. >> i think the military mission has gone quite well....
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the u.s. can provide and what's needed. a short time ago the head of international atomic agency for the japan crisis is extremely serious and requires international cooperation. >>> hundreds of people boarded buses to get to hundai about 60 miles from the nuclear plants. large sections of that area were damaged now some people fear radiation. some people don't believe the government's assurances about radiation. >>> and many people are leaving japan, but tonight we meet a pilot who is staying in japan. >> my wife is at home along with our two children. >> reporter: daper says after last week's earthquake his wife was afraid to stay in japan. so on wednesday, lewis' wife and kids boarded a plane. >> it was hard to get food. there were thoughts of power outages and so forth. it just became a more prudent decision to sent them back. >> reporter: dapper stayed behind. the california native is a pilot. dapper feels it's his duty, a public service to help keep the airplanes flying in this crisis to
the u.s. can provide and what's needed. a short time ago the head of international atomic agency for the japan crisis is extremely serious and requires international cooperation. >>> hundreds of people boarded buses to get to hundai about 60 miles from the nuclear plants. large sections of that area were damaged now some people fear radiation. some people don't believe the government's assurances about radiation. >>> and many people are leaving japan, but tonight we meet a...
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captioning brought to >> closed captioning brought to >> alan: they gunfire continues in lib cramp the u.s. military says the bomb bartment so far, which includes tom -- tom ahawk missiles are degrading gadhafi's forces. >> we now have the capability to patrol the air space over libya, and we're doing just that, shifting to a more consistent and persistent air presence. the no fly zone is effectively in place. >> alan: a building on gadhafi's compound has been hit by a cruise missle but they're not specifically targeting the leader. mike mullen says the main goal of the operation is to protect civilians. >>> in japan, officials have declared two units at the struggling nuclear power plant under control. both units have cooled down after operators pumped cool water into storming -- storage pool. however pressure in a third unit rose today. the japanese government is advising people living near the plant not to drink the tap water. >>> a ray of hope was a remarkable rescue sunday, an 80-year-old woman was pull from the rubble where she and her grandson had been trapped for more than a week.
captioning brought to >> closed captioning brought to >> alan: they gunfire continues in lib cramp the u.s. military says the bomb bartment so far, which includes tom -- tom ahawk missiles are degrading gadhafi's forces. >> we now have the capability to patrol the air space over libya, and we're doing just that, shifting to a more consistent and persistent air presence. the no fly zone is effectively in place. >> alan: a building on gadhafi's compound has been hit by a...
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the u.s. can provide and what's needed. a short time ago the head of international atomic agency for the japan crisis is extremely serious and requires international cooperation. >>> hundreds of people boarded buses to get to hundai about 60 miles from the nuclear plants. large sections of that area were damaged now some people fear radiation. some people don't believe the government's assurances about radiation. >>> and many people are leaving japan, but tonight we meet a pilot who is staying in japan. >> my wife is at home along with our two children. >> reporter: daper says after last week's earthquake his wife was afraid to stay in japan. so on wednesday, lewis' wife and kids boarded a plane. >> it was hard to get food. there were thoughts of power outages and so forth. it just became a more prudent decision to sent them back. >> reporter: dapper stayed behind. the california native is a pilot. dapper feels it's his duty, a public service to help keep the airplanes flying in this crisis to
the u.s. can provide and what's needed. a short time ago the head of international atomic agency for the japan crisis is extremely serious and requires international cooperation. >>> hundreds of people boarded buses to get to hundai about 60 miles from the nuclear plants. large sections of that area were damaged now some people fear radiation. some people don't believe the government's assurances about radiation. >>> and many people are leaving japan, but tonight we meet a...
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one u.s. aircraft carrier is in japan and second one is on its way. >> american red cross is working with the japanese red cross to help in the disaster. if you want to help, log on to red cross.org or text red cross to 90999 to make a $10 donation. >> google has launched a person finder app. people can log on to find a loved one or give information about someone. as of this morning, more than 33,000 people have entered their information on the site. we have a link to that app on our website at www.abc7.com under see it on tv. find information how you can help the quake victims. >> president obama spent an unusually long time yesterday answering questions from reporters about a variety of world issues from the quake of japan to unrest in libya. as karen travers reports one of the primary topics hit much closer to home to most of us. >> after addressing the breaking news out of japan, president obama turned his attention he scheduled the press conference in the first place. rising energy prices
one u.s. aircraft carrier is in japan and second one is on its way. >> american red cross is working with the japanese red cross to help in the disaster. if you want to help, log on to red cross.org or text red cross to 90999 to make a $10 donation. >> google has launched a person finder app. people can log on to find a loved one or give information about someone. as of this morning, more than 33,000 people have entered their information on the site. we have a link to that app on...
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. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss possibly u.s. intervention in libya. later moammer gadhafi says libyans will fight. that will show their real intention to seize the country's oil. he made his remarks during an interview that ran today on turkey's state-run television. the city closest to the capital, pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebel forces. >> a magnitude 7.43 earthquake in japan triggered a small tsunami. no reports of anything damage or injuries. this is from nhk television network. as you can see the shaking and the building swaying for about 30 seconds. this is in tokyo. the initial quake -- you see the shaking -- was followed by an aftershock. the specific tsunami warning center did not expect any other areas to be affected. >> along the atlanta coast communities from delaware up for massachusetts are bracing for more rain and more flooding today. the hardest hit may be new jersey where there's a state of new jersey. emily schmidt has the lates
. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss possibly u.s. intervention in libya. later moammer gadhafi says libyans will fight. that will show their real intention to seize the country's oil. he made his remarks during an interview that ran today on turkey's state-run television. the city closest to the capital, pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebel forces. >> a magnitude 7.43...
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a seismologist with the u.s. geological survey said some places the land in dropped in elevation. >>> time now 6:50. sal has been watching bart. a lot going on with bart. how are they looking now? >> i'm looking at my computer here. it has been confusing. this morning we had people worried about yesterday's derailment. and then whad a oblem separate issue in san francisco that caused major delays. everything has been restored. there is still delays in and out of san francisco because of earlier traffic problems in san francisco. but the system is running as normal this morning. let's go out and take a look at westbound bay bridge. people coming in to the city. it's backed up for a 15 minute delay in case you are joining us a little wet outside. steve will talk about the weather in a moment. it might be a little wet for your morning drive to work. this is a look at interstate 880 and that traffic is moving well. on the peninsula traffic is moving along okay. a little slowing on 280 southbound that's about all. acr
a seismologist with the u.s. geological survey said some places the land in dropped in elevation. >>> time now 6:50. sal has been watching bart. a lot going on with bart. how are they looking now? >> i'm looking at my computer here. it has been confusing. this morning we had people worried about yesterday's derailment. and then whad a oblem separate issue in san francisco that caused major delays. everything has been restored. there is still delays in and out of san francisco...
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the u.s. wildlife service was called to the site where they removed them and brought them where they could be incubated. the eggs should hatch in about 30 days if all goes well where they will be adopted and released. thanks for watching nbc bay area news at 11s. we've got "sports sunday" coming up next. will the giants' emerging hollywood image cause some trouble down the road? we bring in some of the bay area's top columnists to talk about that. >>> plus, how the nfl labor issues are direcy affecting the raiders and niners' plans for the future. have a great night. >>> and now another viewpoint, response to an nbc bay area editorial. >> our latest editorial states the public sector isn't rebounding. and either we restructure the tax code or let legislative inaction and demand on public services tax us and our resources. christy laments no one wants to make the tough choices. and we seem to be ignorant to vote for anyone willing to make those choices. roy echoes her complaint. we have a numbe
the u.s. wildlife service was called to the site where they removed them and brought them where they could be incubated. the eggs should hatch in about 30 days if all goes well where they will be adopted and released. thanks for watching nbc bay area news at 11s. we've got "sports sunday" coming up next. will the giants' emerging hollywood image cause some trouble down the road? we bring in some of the bay area's top columnists to talk about that. >>> plus, how the nfl labor...
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investigation into six bush administration lawyers would do to that country's relationship with the u.s. four spanishmen claim they were tortured by american interrogators at guantanamo bay before being returned to spain free of charges. a judge wanted to investigate whether the bush administration lawyers, which included uc berkeley's john yu had approved the use of torture in the case of those four. well, in another case, wikileaks cable show that german leaders were warned against pursuing the arrest of 13 cia agents in 2007. the agents allegedly arrested a german man in 2003, mistaking him for a terrorist with the same name. he claims he was tortured for five months before being abandoned in a remote area of albanian. >>> still to come at 5:00 -- >> i just want to say thank you for all being here. it's hard for me to talk about it. but thank you. >> a california th'sis msing s for his missing son hal al >>> the father of a missing san diego state university student flew to madrid this weekend to search for his son. 22-year-old austin bice was last seen at a nightclub in the spanish
investigation into six bush administration lawyers would do to that country's relationship with the u.s. four spanishmen claim they were tortured by american interrogators at guantanamo bay before being returned to spain free of charges. a judge wanted to investigate whether the bush administration lawyers, which included uc berkeley's john yu had approved the use of torture in the case of those four. well, in another case, wikileaks cable show that german leaders were warned against pursuing...
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the u.s. regulatory commission does not expect radiation levels to arrive on the west coast. >>> the death toll of the disaster in japan is rising this morning. more than 5,300 people confirmed dead. that number is expected to grow to well over 10,000 people. more than 450,000 people are staying in emergency shelters. >>> today local communities in the south bay are teaming up to help the victims of the japanese earthquake and tsunami. the japantown community congress of san jose. all donations go directly to the consulate of japan for relief efforts. >>> san jose police are searching for a suspect who shot a man outside of a mcdonald's restaurant. officers say a gunman walked up to a man in this 20s outside of the restaurant yesterday during lunch. he shot the man once and then fled the scene. the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, valley medical center. he is reported to be in critical condition. police don't have very many dames about the suspect. several nearby schools were on lockdow
the u.s. regulatory commission does not expect radiation levels to arrive on the west coast. >>> the death toll of the disaster in japan is rising this morning. more than 5,300 people confirmed dead. that number is expected to grow to well over 10,000 people. more than 450,000 people are staying in emergency shelters. >>> today local communities in the south bay are teaming up to help the victims of the japanese earthquake and tsunami. the japantown community congress of san...
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u.s., u.k., france to stand down. that may please some legislators to criticize president barack obama for u.s. involvement. former secretary of state madeleine albright says the president made the right move. >> i think he handled it very well, the reason we intervened this is terrible things are happening on the ground near libya. people were being killed, gaddafi himself had said he was going to slaughter everyone. we had an international support for. >> reporter: the first set of data will be to take charge of the no-fly zones >> justine: . facing mounting concern over the proposed mission president barack obama is scheduled to address the nation today, a live event scheduled for 4:30 p.m. we wish be sure to light in exactly what he says. coming up, the latest on the worsening situation in japan will take about 6.5 magnitude aftershock and the latest on the radiation concerns. we will be right back with the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments. >> justine: wel
u.s., u.k., france to stand down. that may please some legislators to criticize president barack obama for u.s. involvement. former secretary of state madeleine albright says the president made the right move. >> i think he handled it very well, the reason we intervened this is terrible things are happening on the ground near libya. people were being killed, gaddafi himself had said he was going to slaughter everyone. we had an international support for. >> reporter: the first set...
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. >> its u.s. vehicle gambling spot. usually no problems. this places on the up and up as far as i knew. >> will: james we just sat maureen kelly you saw the water on her lens as the rain was coming down will we have problems with order today? >> james: note. today will be better a look from our roof camera lets give you a quick look at the weather there were expecting for the day as we work through the morning clouds, fog, light showers. is anything falls it will be light, a brief period these are quick moving burst of drizzle here and there. this afternoon more sun, less rain. mild and dry tonight that will be what we see for tomorrow as well. quick look at what we see on the radar a couple pop here just up the coast of san francisco. light moving its way in off of daly city. really light drizzle not a lot going on also seeing a cell working its way across to a zero again light. not much to worry about. if anything it will make i really damp commute. a couple clubs are of their light showers more often than not dry weather today. 51 degree
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she says the u.s. is keeping all options on the table, among them a possible no-fly zone that would prevent libya from bombing its own citizens. susan mcguinness, cbs news, washington. >>> the house is scheduled to vote today on a republican- backed measure aimed at temporarily preventing a government shutdown. the bill would cut $4 billion from the budget while keeping the government running through the middle of the month. the white house says it supports the short-term plan but if the measure fails, the government could run out of money by the end of the week. >>> it is 4:37 now. and exclusive eyewitness news poll shows the approval rating for governor jerry brown has grown in the last month. 52% tell surveyusa they approve of the job he is doing, that's nine points higher than the last poll done just after he took office. the new survey finds 39% disapprove of governor brown's performance. 9% aren't sure. >> i think people were very impressed that he would take southwest airlines by himself no ento
she says the u.s. is keeping all options on the table, among them a possible no-fly zone that would prevent libya from bombing its own citizens. susan mcguinness, cbs news, washington. >>> the house is scheduled to vote today on a republican- backed measure aimed at temporarily preventing a government shutdown. the bill would cut $4 billion from the budget while keeping the government running through the middle of the month. the white house says it supports the short-term plan but if...
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the u.s. is stepping up its assault on libyan targets. 22 cruise missiles have been fired at weapons storage sites around tripoli yesterday and today. president obama talks about the situation in libya this morning on "the early show" here on cbs 5. erica hill asked mr. obama about efforts to get ruler moammar qaddafi to leave. >> we have ratchet up our diplomatic and political pressure on him. that's what secretary clinton's meeting with other interested parties in london was all about. >> you can see that entire interview with us right here on cbs 5 on "the early show" starting today at 7:00. >>> in japan, radiation and sea water near the crippled nuclear power plant is at its highest level yet. nuclear safety officials say it's more than 3300 times the legal limit, a sign more contaminated water is leaking from the complex into the ocean but insist it's not a threat. the stress to the crisis taking its toll on the president of the plant's utility. he has been hospitalized with high blood pr
the u.s. is stepping up its assault on libyan targets. 22 cruise missiles have been fired at weapons storage sites around tripoli yesterday and today. president obama talks about the situation in libya this morning on "the early show" here on cbs 5. erica hill asked mr. obama about efforts to get ruler moammar qaddafi to leave. >> we have ratchet up our diplomatic and political pressure on him. that's what secretary clinton's meeting with other interested parties in london was...
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kamala harris submitted a petition to the ninth u.s. circuit court of appeals, asking the court to allow gay marriage to resume while the court considers the constitutionality of the state's ban on same-sex unions. the court is still considering the prop 8 case after a trial judge struck down the ban last year. but the marriages are banned for the time being, because of a stay on that ruling. >>> all right. they were once the must-have dogs, but the bay area's love for these dogs seem to have gone cold. what happened to chihuahuas. >> ahead at 6:00, we'll tell you where some puppies are headed in search of a new home. only nbc bay area takes you on the plane with these pooches. >>> and we had a packed house for the opening night of the cinequest film festival. we're telling you what's hot this year, coming up. >>> a nice forecast there, good to be inside, as this storm gets closer, mother nature will be producing her own movie as we head through the next couple hours. after some sun and comfortable temperatures today, we've got rain and
kamala harris submitted a petition to the ninth u.s. circuit court of appeals, asking the court to allow gay marriage to resume while the court considers the constitutionality of the state's ban on same-sex unions. the court is still considering the prop 8 case after a trial judge struck down the ban last year. but the marriages are banned for the time being, because of a stay on that ruling. >>> all right. they were once the must-have dogs, but the bay area's love for these dogs seem...
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now the u.s. to cover transportation it is evaluating options to make the money available to other states. several other states including new york and rhode island hovels requested the fund the deal a project that would achieve the high-speed associated with bullet trains and asia and europe, would be the plants in california. >>brian: it's a nice evening, temperatures currently in the '50s and '60s. it's 63 and that view and 61 in san rafael. we had the sun today, now clouds coming in through this evening i have a weather system that's producing rain to our north. the clouds that is spilling into the bay area for this evening. this is a view of mount tam from earlier. he could see the sun but it's filtered by these high thin clouds. those will be on the increase for tonight and tomorrow. saturday featuring partly to mostly cloudy skies. the rain will hold off i believe it and there could be a few sprinkles for the north bay late afternoon and into the evening. the heaviest rain is on the way for
now the u.s. to cover transportation it is evaluating options to make the money available to other states. several other states including new york and rhode island hovels requested the fund the deal a project that would achieve the high-speed associated with bullet trains and asia and europe, would be the plants in california. >>brian: it's a nice evening, temperatures currently in the '50s and '60s. it's 63 and that view and 61 in san rafael. we had the sun today, now clouds coming in...
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top u.s. mail military officials are going to great lengths to open pa size -- the u.s. will relinquish and demand responsibilities. >>> we will not have the preeminent role. >>> congressional considerates and republicans are expressing concern that the mission in libya is not designed and there is is no end in site. >> i would not call it going to war. this is a limited operation that is geared to save lives. >> reporter: president obama continues his south american trip. he is expected to hold a news conference and take questions about libya later today. reporting from washington, d.c. alison burns. >>> time now 5:16. today in chile president obama will take questions about the no fly zone over libya for the first time. mr. obama is in chile for a joint news conference with the chilean president. president obama and his family have spent the last two days in brazil. they will be coming home wednesday after a stop in el salvador. >>> lawmakers will be back in sacramento this week. those funds will be redribbled. lawmakers have cut $14 billion out of the state budget. go
top u.s. mail military officials are going to great lengths to open pa size -- the u.s. will relinquish and demand responsibilities. >>> we will not have the preeminent role. >>> congressional considerates and republicans are expressing concern that the mission in libya is not designed and there is is no end in site. >> i would not call it going to war. this is a limited operation that is geared to save lives. >> reporter: president obama continues his south...
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the gao says that would save the u.s. government $5.5 billion over 30 years because the life of a coin is three decades. $1 is just a year and a half. >> i would use them. and i think it's a good idea if you can save money. >> but most folks we talked with do not want to see the dollar bill become extinct. >> having all of that change in your pocket is just probably a lot of weight. >> i wouldn't like that as a merchant. i don't think anybody would. >> the owner of oakland sierra deli says although cash register drawers have now been converted for the $1 coins they take up a lot more room than the good old greenback. don't expect changes any time soon. attempts to do away with the dollar have been tried before and failed. in oakland rita william, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> come monday, dog owners plan to protest a proposal to require their pets to be on a leash. the national park service wants to reduce the number of places in the golden gate national recreation area where dogs can go off leash. one of the organizers said
the gao says that would save the u.s. government $5.5 billion over 30 years because the life of a coin is three decades. $1 is just a year and a half. >> i would use them. and i think it's a good idea if you can save money. >> but most folks we talked with do not want to see the dollar bill become extinct. >> having all of that change in your pocket is just probably a lot of weight. >> i wouldn't like that as a merchant. i don't think anybody would. >> the owner of...
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meanwhile, here in the u.s. the question is whether any of the radiation leaking in japan could spread across the pacific. nuclear expert says yes in a worst case scenario. >> several reactors get so hot, they got into a molten mass that burst through the containment structures spewing radioactivity in the water, air and ground. >> they have eight-inch concrete walls so a meltdown would not likely be as bad. but if they were complete meltdowns radiation could reach the u.s. >> the fires would so hot it would send radioactive particles across the pacific. >> but the nuclear regulatory commission there is a low likelihood that radiation would reach the u.s. in harmful levels. >> despite the assurance that no harmful raise levels, there is creating a run on a specific pill. they say they are getting ten to 20 calls a day for potassium iodide pills. many pharmacies say they have sold out. the tablets usually sell for ten dollars a bottle about but they are going for as much at $60 on ebay. they say the buying spree
meanwhile, here in the u.s. the question is whether any of the radiation leaking in japan could spread across the pacific. nuclear expert says yes in a worst case scenario. >> several reactors get so hot, they got into a molten mass that burst through the containment structures spewing radioactivity in the water, air and ground. >> they have eight-inch concrete walls so a meltdown would not likely be as bad. but if they were complete meltdowns radiation could reach the u.s. >>...
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it will end up being decided by the u.s. supreme court. >>> the u.s. supreme court -- several high court justices say they are troubled by the case. a ruling for walmart could make it harder to bring class action claims against other larger employers. >>> time now 6:18. on capitol hill the house voted to end an obama administration program designed to prevent foreclosures but the program failed in a lot of cases. democrats say although the program was less successful it did help 600,000 homeowners modify their payments. >>> tomorrow the california high speed rail authority will hold a very special meeting. that will talk about how to spend a possible $2 billion windfall of federal funding. florida's governor turned down that funding he says high speed rail is a bad investment. they are hoping to get some of florida's money hoping it can be diverted to the project here for that bullet train idea from san francisco to san diego. >>> all right we understand there is second san francisco fire this morning we have been covering fires. sal has more details.
it will end up being decided by the u.s. supreme court. >>> the u.s. supreme court -- several high court justices say they are troubled by the case. a ruling for walmart could make it harder to bring class action claims against other larger employers. >>> time now 6:18. on capitol hill the house voted to end an obama administration program designed to prevent foreclosures but the program failed in a lot of cases. democrats say although the program was less successful it did...
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unlike european leaders, the u.s. secretary of state today said regime change is a goal. >> we do believe that a final result of any negotiations would have to be the decision by colonel moammar gadhafi to leave. >> the problem is with moammar gadhafi you can't protect the civilians and leave moammar gadhafi in power. >> reporter: uc berkeley steve fish a regime change expert calls him a meglamaniac. >> could this be the extent that leads to change? it is possible but unlikely. >> reporter: the u.s. war ships could strike this north african country are moving into place. rita williams, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> we still have an active weather pattern showing up on live stormtracker 2 down towards hayward and union city. the red and yellow stretching out there. as far as the rain and forecast level we will take this into your saturday morning. some scattered rain showers out there. but plenty of breaks in the action. we take it into the overnight hours by 12:00. and by 4:00 and 5:00 increase the coverage. once again we
unlike european leaders, the u.s. secretary of state today said regime change is a goal. >> we do believe that a final result of any negotiations would have to be the decision by colonel moammar gadhafi to leave. >> the problem is with moammar gadhafi you can't protect the civilians and leave moammar gadhafi in power. >> reporter: uc berkeley steve fish a regime change expert calls him a meglamaniac. >> could this be the extent that leads to change? it is possible but...
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the gao says that would save the u.s. government $5.5 billion over 30 years because the life of a coin is three decades. $1 is just a year and a half. >> i would use them. and i think it's a good idea if you can save money. >> but most folks we talked with do not want to see the dollar bill become extinct. >> having all of that change in your pocket is just probably a lot of weight. >> i wouldn't like that as a merchant. i don't think anybody would. >> the owner of oakland sierra deli says although cash register drawers have now been converted for the $1 coins they take up a lot more room than the good old greenback. don't expect changes any time soon. attempts to do away with the dollar have been tried before and failed. in oakland rita william, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> come monday, dog owners plan to protest a proposal to require their pets to be on a leash. the national park service wants to reduce the number of places in the golden gate national recreation area where dogs can go off leash. one of the organizers said
the gao says that would save the u.s. government $5.5 billion over 30 years because the life of a coin is three decades. $1 is just a year and a half. >> i would use them. and i think it's a good idea if you can save money. >> but most folks we talked with do not want to see the dollar bill become extinct. >> having all of that change in your pocket is just probably a lot of weight. >> i wouldn't like that as a merchant. i don't think anybody would. >> the owner of...
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unlike european leaders, the u.s. secretary of state today said regime change is a goal. >> we do believe that a final result of any negotiations would have to be the decision by colonel moammar gadhafi to leave. >> the problem is with moammar gadhafi you can't protect the civilians and leave moammar gadhafi in power. >> reporter: uc berkeley steve fish a regime change expert calls him a meglamaniac. >> could this be the extent that leads to change? it is possible but unlikely. >> reporter: the u.s. war ships could strike this north african country are moving into place. rita williams, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> we still have an active weather pattern showing up on live stormtracker 2 down towards hayward and union city. the red and yellow stretching out there. as far as the rain and forecast level we will take this into your saturday morning. some scattered rain showers out there. but plenty of breaks in the action. we take it into the overnight hours by 12:00. and by 4:00 and 5:00 increase the coverage. once again we
unlike european leaders, the u.s. secretary of state today said regime change is a goal. >> we do believe that a final result of any negotiations would have to be the decision by colonel moammar gadhafi to leave. >> the problem is with moammar gadhafi you can't protect the civilians and leave moammar gadhafi in power. >> reporter: uc berkeley steve fish a regime change expert calls him a meglamaniac. >> could this be the extent that leads to change? it is possible but...
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u.s. embassy is warning americans to stay at least 50 mi. away. >>live, from the bay area's news station, this is kron4 news at 4:00. >>pam: japanese officials say the best way of ending the threat of nuclear disaster is a new power line that could restore electrical power to the cooling pumps at the reactors. the u.s. regulatory commission said today all the water is gone from one of the polls. as kron 4 shows us, there is now nothing to stop the fuel rods from ultimately melting down. >>reporter: a new satellite pictures shows for the first time the extensive damage to the reactors. no. 1 lost its roof in an explosion, number two is in tact in releasing steam. no. 3 shows the most damage but the greatest danger is reactor for. it that is where all the water is train from the polls. u.s. officials say they could ignite with enough force to blast the radioactive fuel over the wide area. they told americans it's no longer safe to stay within 50 mi. of the plan. the japanese military tried t
u.s. embassy is warning americans to stay at least 50 mi. away. >>live, from the bay area's news station, this is kron4 news at 4:00. >>pam: japanese officials say the best way of ending the threat of nuclear disaster is a new power line that could restore electrical power to the cooling pumps at the reactors. the u.s. regulatory commission said today all the water is gone from one of the polls. as kron 4 shows us, there is now nothing to stop the fuel rods from ultimately melting...
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. >> throughout the night the u.s. pounded libya, the strikes begin with more than 110 tomahawk missiles launched mostly from ships and submarines, aiming at 20 targets, including surface to air missile sites and they took out a major airfield using b-52 bombers. they hit libyan soil an hour later. >> they were carefully coordinated. >> before the tomahawks, 20 french fighter jets flew over benghazi taken out one armored carrier. but khadafy remains defiant. if the u.s. wants a long war, they will get it. he gathered supporters, including women and children, essentially forming a human shield n the coming days and hours, it will expand beyond tripoli. there will be no strikes east of surat where the remembers are in control. >> this is the just the first phase that will likely be a multi phase designed to enforce the resolution. >> the next phase will be the no-fly zone will which will be held over tripoli and benghazi. f-60s will likely take part but most of the fighter jets will be from britain and france had other a
. >> throughout the night the u.s. pounded libya, the strikes begin with more than 110 tomahawk missiles launched mostly from ships and submarines, aiming at 20 targets, including surface to air missile sites and they took out a major airfield using b-52 bombers. they hit libyan soil an hour later. >> they were carefully coordinated. >> before the tomahawks, 20 french fighter jets flew over benghazi taken out one armored carrier. but khadafy remains defiant. if the u.s. wants...
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but u.s. officials say safeguards are in place to deal with it. >> whenever there's any new information we always take that information into consideration and make changes if necessary. but right now we continue to believe that nuclear power plants in this country operate safely and securely. >> reporter: and the white house says president obama still believes nuclear power is an important part of america's energy future. reporting live from washington d.c., allison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> time now 6:15. california has two nuclear power plants. and the operators say they can with stand large earthquakes. in northern san diego county and diablo canyon plant. pg&e says diablo canyon can survive a 7.5 earthquake. the operators of the other say it can with stand a magnitude 7 quake. both of those plants are located right at the pacific ocean. experts say ocean water is key to operating the plant safely. >> very quickly the winds start to mix with that release. and it becomes dispersed so t
but u.s. officials say safeguards are in place to deal with it. >> whenever there's any new information we always take that information into consideration and make changes if necessary. but right now we continue to believe that nuclear power plants in this country operate safely and securely. >> reporter: and the white house says president obama still believes nuclear power is an important part of america's energy future. reporting live from washington d.c., allison burns, ktvu...
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a company has a one of a kind solution, u.s. online sites are starting to embrace. on a small, but growing number of sites, software is starting to track conversations. language, certain words we can't use on tv are the primary triggers but other clues include spelling and the speed of key strokes. the result is a psycho graph. the one on the left is aggressor. and peaks indicate bullying. on the right victim remaining passive. >> one person or multiple people then, their reputation score increases and likely to be looked at by a human moderator. >> adam's company crisp thinking has been working on identifying bullying five years. 70 gaming and social networking sites have signed on on. so far, my space, facebook and twitter have not. crisp thinking is trying to nab culprits, common-sense media has been developing lessons for teachers to help victims to know what to do when it happens. >> when do they want a parent or teacher to get involved? and to try to handle it themselves? it's a big part of empowerment. some kids need to be able to stand up and tell other kids
a company has a one of a kind solution, u.s. online sites are starting to embrace. on a small, but growing number of sites, software is starting to track conversations. language, certain words we can't use on tv are the primary triggers but other clues include spelling and the speed of key strokes. the result is a psycho graph. the one on the left is aggressor. and peaks indicate bullying. on the right victim remaining passive. >> one person or multiple people then, their reputation score...
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the u.s. stock market hopes to rebound this week after losses. nicole lapin at cnbc world headquarters. good morning, nicole. >> reporter: a very good morning to you. and the biggest deal we are watching is at&t dialing up the deal to buy t-mobile for $39 billion. the purchase would make at&t the largest u.s. carrier with 129 million subscribers bolting it past verizon. the deal could face a long anti-trust review so customers shouldn't expect changes for right now. regulators are pretty concerned as you well know. few wireless players could make for higher praises or prices. it may also keep t-mobile's no contract plan. that's the big story out of cnbc. back to you guys. >>> thank you, nicole. you may have noticed the moon appearing to be brighter and larger. you missed it because of the rain. i forgot to look. >> i tried to go to several windows in our house. i didn't want to go outside to get wet to look for the big super moon. it really happened out there. the so-called super moon appeared
the u.s. stock market hopes to rebound this week after losses. nicole lapin at cnbc world headquarters. good morning, nicole. >> reporter: a very good morning to you. and the biggest deal we are watching is at&t dialing up the deal to buy t-mobile for $39 billion. the purchase would make at&t the largest u.s. carrier with 129 million subscribers bolting it past verizon. the deal could face a long anti-trust review so customers shouldn't expect changes for right now. regulators are...
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. >> reporter: the u.s. says its focus right now is helping the thousands of refugees who are fleeing the violence. >> we have sent teams to both border regions with supplies like water containers, blankets, medical supplies. >> reporter: a u.s. war ship arrived at a naval base on a greek island. part of the united states effort to pressure gadaffi to step down. cbs news at the united nations. >>> now to our nation's economy and tonight some better news about the job market. for the first time in almost two years the unemployment rate is below 9%. so who is hiring? alexis christophorus shows us. >> reporter: the job market is slowly bouncing back. last month companies hired at the fastest pace in nearly a year. the economy added 192,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 8.9%. that's the lowest in almost two years. calvin gordon is hoping his situation will turn around too. he lost his job at a consulting firm three months ago. >> i vent wally believe -- eventually believe i will get a job. it is just
. >> reporter: the u.s. says its focus right now is helping the thousands of refugees who are fleeing the violence. >> we have sent teams to both border regions with supplies like water containers, blankets, medical supplies. >> reporter: a u.s. war ship arrived at a naval base on a greek island. part of the united states effort to pressure gadaffi to step down. cbs news at the united nations. >>> now to our nation's economy and tonight some better news about the job...
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he is the key figure in the biggest insider trading case in u.s. history. once the panel is in place opening statements will begin. the trial is expected to last up to two months. prosecutors claim that he made $45 million from confidential information from hedge fund traders and former friends and associates. he could face up to 20 years in prison. he denies wrong doing. >> consumers may see liquid laundry detergent not 18 plastic bottle but a card board container. on friday, plans to roll out a laundry detergent bottle made from 100% recycled card board and newspaper. seventh generation is riding that wave of ecoconsumerism as more prefer to buy these ecofriendly products. a study by car baun projects says about half of consumers prefer to buy from companies that do measures like this to help protect the environment. good. you can feel good while you do your laundry. >> i'm a huge recycler. >> i feel guilty if i don't have a recycling bin. >> even starting to compost. >> it's crazy at our house. south bay lawmakers consider capping the number of pot dispe
he is the key figure in the biggest insider trading case in u.s. history. once the panel is in place opening statements will begin. the trial is expected to last up to two months. prosecutors claim that he made $45 million from confidential information from hedge fund traders and former friends and associates. he could face up to 20 years in prison. he denies wrong doing. >> consumers may see liquid laundry detergent not 18 plastic bottle but a card board container. on friday, plans to...
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in fact, the u.s. will have joint responsibility along with britain and france for some of the toughest attacks in enforcing the no-fly zone. and secretary clinton is headed to lyndon to work out the details on tuesday. on wednesday the obama administration will brief congress about what's next. reporting live from washington, i'm tracie potts for "today in the bay." >>> thank you. on day four of the barry bonds trial the jury got a science lesson in the side effects of steroids. that testimony came from larry bowers, the chief scientist for the u.s. doning agency. he also outlined the history of performance-enhancing drugs and the role played by balco. balco in burlingame provided the steroids that were dispensed by bonds' personal trainer. there's no court session today, so court now resumes on monday. >>> the man who confessed to killing oakland journalist chauncey bailey will resume his testimony monday morning. devondre brussard is using his testimony against yusef bay iv and antoine mackey who ar
in fact, the u.s. will have joint responsibility along with britain and france for some of the toughest attacks in enforcing the no-fly zone. and secretary clinton is headed to lyndon to work out the details on tuesday. on wednesday the obama administration will brief congress about what's next. reporting live from washington, i'm tracie potts for "today in the bay." >>> thank you. on day four of the barry bonds trial the jury got a science lesson in the side effects of...
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. -- urban rescue teams are arriving from the u.s. and one from los angeles. they are joining similar groups from britain and germany with supplies and k-9s. >>> the japan stock market dropped more than 630 points or about 6.3% since the tsunami and earthquake. japan's central bank injected about $184 billion into the money market to stabilize the country's financial system. >>> the bay area is already raising money to help those in j the owners of ibusu restaurant says it will donate part of the proceeds from the four restaurants to help those in japan. other groups the japanese community center in san francisco, the red cross and the national buddhist churches of america are also helping. >>> be careful if you donate online. spammers have posted deceptive links on facebook. a bogus the one says tsunami crashes whale into japan. the link is posted on your wall continuing the spokesman cycle stealing your money. contact the website security team if you see that. >>> united airlines may ground some jets to save money or fuel. the carri
. -- urban rescue teams are arriving from the u.s. and one from los angeles. they are joining similar groups from britain and germany with supplies and k-9s. >>> the japan stock market dropped more than 630 points or about 6.3% since the tsunami and earthquake. japan's central bank injected about $184 billion into the money market to stabilize the country's financial system. >>> the bay area is already raising money to help those in j the owners of ibusu restaurant says it...
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u.s. environmental protection agency has announced it there deploy more electronic monitors that measure radiation in the air. however, the epa has not said where those monitors will be located or how many will be installed. right now, there are 12 monitors here in california, one of which is right here in san francisco. >>> you might be surprised where the biggest threat from a tsunami here is in the bay area. let's go to christin ayers. she is in oakland, where a big wave could mean some big problems for residents there. christin, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, sydnie. scientists are telling the "contra costa times" that the biggest threat from a tsunami would come after an earthquake in the southwest corner of alaska. they say it would send a massive tsunami that would hit right here at the port of oakland. it wetback four or five hours for that tsunami to get here and if we take a look at the maps from that study, you can see why oakland and alameda would be right smack in th
u.s. environmental protection agency has announced it there deploy more electronic monitors that measure radiation in the air. however, the epa has not said where those monitors will be located or how many will be installed. right now, there are 12 monitors here in california, one of which is right here in san francisco. >>> you might be surprised where the biggest threat from a tsunami here is in the bay area. let's go to christin ayers. she is in oakland, where a big wave could mean...
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. >> yesterday the u.s. coast guard surveyed the damage in crescent city by helicopter and provided this footage. at least six boats were confirmed sunk and much of the docks and moorings have been destroyed. repeated surges, some 8 feet, tossed boats for 24 hours. some fishermen surveyed the damage. >> this morning is the first time i've been down here since it happened. >> where's your boat now? >> over there underwater crushed. i was right in the middle of changing engines. glad i didn't have the new engine in it yet. >> strong surges also caused the gas tanks on several boats to rupture and leak diesel into the harbor. the harbor master estimates damage to be 25 to $25 million. hundreds of bay area residents have begun making it back home from japan. jenelle wang was at san francisco international airport yesterday for the emotional reunion. >> some of the first flights from tokyo arrived at sfo and a tearful reunion from gavin brown and his dad caught in the earthquake thousands of miles away in their e
. >> yesterday the u.s. coast guard surveyed the damage in crescent city by helicopter and provided this footage. at least six boats were confirmed sunk and much of the docks and moorings have been destroyed. repeated surges, some 8 feet, tossed boats for 24 hours. some fishermen surveyed the damage. >> this morning is the first time i've been down here since it happened. >> where's your boat now? >> over there underwater crushed. i was right in the middle of changing...
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. >>> u.s. defense secretary robert gates visited afghanistan today saying the u.s. is on track to begin reducing forces there this summer but also indicated a willingness to keep the troops in afghanistan after the planned end to fighting in 2014. >>> 2 weeks before the jury selection is set to begin, barry bonds lost a legal round in his perjury case. a judge ruled that several current and former baseball players will be able to testify that his personal trainer provided them with performance- enhancing drugs. lawyers for bonds said since anderson has refused to testify he cannot corroborate the players' testimony. >>> a 47-year-old man is hospitalized but is said to be improve afghanistan a vicious beating at a cal train -- improving. after a vicious beating at a cal train station. the victim is in critical condition and his family asked his name not be released. >>> to san francisco where prosecutors decided they will not charge woman with murder. 58-year-old tonya reigns and edwardhawk was arrested on suspicious of burglary. the owner, magneson was shot, but the
. >>> u.s. defense secretary robert gates visited afghanistan today saying the u.s. is on track to begin reducing forces there this summer but also indicated a willingness to keep the troops in afghanistan after the planned end to fighting in 2014. >>> 2 weeks before the jury selection is set to begin, barry bonds lost a legal round in his perjury case. a judge ruled that several current and former baseball players will be able to testify that his personal trainer provided...
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the u.s. "good morning america." >> the earlier signs are intestinal tracks. those can look like a stomach flu and when you have all these people evacuated, they have to sort out the difference. >> there are three factors can put you at greater risk. first proximity. how close are you to the release. intention. how much was released and were there any barriers between you and that radiation. and duration. how long were you exposed. president obama says he continues to be heartbroken by the images of japan's devastation and this morning he made a promise. >> the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters. and we will stand with the people of japan in the difficult days ahead. >> u.s. military aid is slowly arriving but there was a setback today. the u.s. navy had to move several ships away after low radiation. >> the army corps of years plans to use sonar to locate several boats that sank after the waves hit on friday. one of our photogr
the u.s. "good morning america." >> the earlier signs are intestinal tracks. those can look like a stomach flu and when you have all these people evacuated, they have to sort out the difference. >> there are three factors can put you at greater risk. first proximity. how close are you to the release. intention. how much was released and were there any barriers between you and that radiation. and duration. how long were you exposed. president obama says he continues to be...
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the u.s. "good morning america." >> the earlier signs are intestinal tracks. those can look like a stomach flu and when you have all these people evacuated, they have to sort out the difference. >> there are three factors can put you at greater risk. first proximity. how close are you to the release. intention. how much was released and were there any barriers between you and that radiation. and duration. how long were you exposed. president obama says he continues to be heartbroken by the images of japan's devastation and this morning he made a promise. >> the united states will continue to offer any assistance we can as japan recovers from multiple disasters. and we will stand with the people of japan in the difficult days ahead. >> u.s. military aid is slowly arriving but there was a setback today. the u.s. navy had to move several ships away after low radiation. >> the army corps of years plans to use sonar to locate several boats that sank after the waves hit on friday. one of our photogr
the u.s. "good morning america." >> the earlier signs are intestinal tracks. those can look like a stomach flu and when you have all these people evacuated, they have to sort out the difference. >> there are three factors can put you at greater risk. first proximity. how close are you to the release. intention. how much was released and were there any barriers between you and that radiation. and duration. how long were you exposed. president obama says he continues to be...
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. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss u.s. intervention in libya. moammer gadhafi said libyans will flight if a no-fly zone is imposed by western nations. he made remarks during a surprise visit to a aaa hotel last night. he said action against bolivia was show real intention to seize the country's oil. pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebels. >> a small tsunami along the country's north even coast, no reports of significant damage or injury. this is video from nhk-tv network. it's swaying for about 30 seconds in tokyo. the initially quake was followed by a 6.3 aftershock. a small tsunami wave came on shore but the warning center did not expect any other areas to be affected. >> the space shuttle "discovery" is about to wrap up its flying career when it lands in florida two hours from now. the shuttle and crew of six astronauts are on their way back to earth. they installed a new storage compartment to the space station. it's the most travelled. it will be at the smithsonian
. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss u.s. intervention in libya. moammer gadhafi said libyans will flight if a no-fly zone is imposed by western nations. he made remarks during a surprise visit to a aaa hotel last night. he said action against bolivia was show real intention to seize the country's oil. pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebels. >> a small tsunami along the...
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they blasted libya. >> reporter: at the u.s. military is part of an operation that includes key allies. fill launch missiles. saturday. according to officials dozens of tomahawk missiles landed in the area. president barack obama is speaking from brazil and said that the u.s. will not have troops on the ground. they could not idly stand by while threatening the libyan people with further violence. >> actions have consequences. the need to be enforced. this is because of the coalition. >> reporter: the purpose is to fold. >> we want to prevent further attacks on libyan system. second to degrade the reggie to resist the no- fly zone. >> reporter: the frontier force began the operation by launching fighters. to keep the mill flies and red tape. the government has called the coalition campaign barbaric and they claim civilian locations are being hit by the operation. >> vicki: libyan tv claimed 40 people were killed and the allied assault. hours after the attack the leader said that it will defend libya. >> @ (foreign language) acco
they blasted libya. >> reporter: at the u.s. military is part of an operation that includes key allies. fill launch missiles. saturday. according to officials dozens of tomahawk missiles landed in the area. president barack obama is speaking from brazil and said that the u.s. will not have troops on the ground. they could not idly stand by while threatening the libyan people with further violence. >> actions have consequences. the need to be enforced. this is because of the...
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they starting charter flights for u.s. citizens eager to leave >> bay area residents are trying to help people in japan with many fund-raising efforts. students and parents of an elementary japanese by cultural and bilingual program held a performance. several checks written out with hundred percent of the money raised going to the northern japan earthquake fund. >> students have coin boxes in all their classrooms. the message collectively you have people who care about you. >> student and parents say they scrambled it together to channel their concerns into positive energy. we have a list of several organizations raising money for the earthquake and tsunami victims in japan. we have a link at www.abc7.com. >>> in other news caltrans crews will be back out earlier this morning near big sur where a mudslide closed the road indefinitely. the slide took out a 40-foot section of the two-lane highway 12 miles south of carmel. northbound traffic is closed at the bixby bridge and the cause of the sleird is unclear. there are no s
they starting charter flights for u.s. citizens eager to leave >> bay area residents are trying to help people in japan with many fund-raising efforts. students and parents of an elementary japanese by cultural and bilingual program held a performance. several checks written out with hundred percent of the money raised going to the northern japan earthquake fund. >> students have coin boxes in all their classrooms. the message collectively you have people who care about you....
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. >> reporter: a developing story a u.s. official says both the crew of an f-15 fighter jet that crashed in libya are safe and back in american hands. the official, speaking tuesday on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record, said a marine corps osprey search and rescue aircraft retrieved the pilot. he says the second crew member, a weapon's officer, was recovered by libyan rebel forces and is now in u.s hands. the crash occurred after what the military says was an equipment malfunction. why did the plane crash? they are saying there was an equipment malfunction. >> darya: time now is 6:36 a.m., more explosions and anti- aircraft fire around the capital. let's look at the new video and to kron 4. the explosions seem to be coming from out compound the belongs to gaddafi. they targeted a building to wipe out the ability to control troops. the attacks are narrowing with them focusing on extending the reach of a no- fly zone. the three day assault has been largely successful. >> mark: a safety
. >> reporter: a developing story a u.s. official says both the crew of an f-15 fighter jet that crashed in libya are safe and back in american hands. the official, speaking tuesday on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak on the record, said a marine corps osprey search and rescue aircraft retrieved the pilot. he says the second crew member, a weapon's officer, was recovered by libyan rebel forces and is now in u.s hands. the crash occurred after what the military...
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>>pam: our team coverage with to resell who founded the u.s. government is now installing more air monitors on the west coast. >>terisa: in the next few weeks the epa plans to install about 30 more of these devices. this one is in san francisco. experts explain the device works by collecting hair samples and sending the data to a testing site to the u.s.. scientists then run a battery of tests, some of the test look for gamma radiation and particulates that concern associated with the nuclear plant meltdown. although japan is 5,000 mi. away, a spokesperson with the bay area air quality management tells kron 4 news that in the past, the air monitors have been able to detect coal dust from china. besides stationary system such as this one in the air quality management in the city, the epa also has mobile units. some of those are already being rolled out right now to western states. in oakland, kron 4 news. >>pam: stay with kron 4 for continuing coverage of the nuclear meltdown threat. at 530 the impact it could have on the japanese and u.s. econo
>>pam: our team coverage with to resell who founded the u.s. government is now installing more air monitors on the west coast. >>terisa: in the next few weeks the epa plans to install about 30 more of these devices. this one is in san francisco. experts explain the device works by collecting hair samples and sending the data to a testing site to the u.s.. scientists then run a battery of tests, some of the test look for gamma radiation and particulates that concern associated with...
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. >> the situation in japan does not pose a threat to in the u.s.. president barack obama said today that despite the crisis in japan, nuclear power will remain a priority in his push for american energy independence. >> american gives one-fifth of our electricity from nuclear energy. we can't simply take it off the table. >> the obama administration has proposed building more than 20 new nuclear power plants in the u.s., the president said it they can help to stop global warming. >> it's important to recognize that nuclear energy doesn't emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. >> the white house's order to save your review of existing plants like the one you are. critics say american plants or even more vulnerable than japan. the nuclear power industry say it's already making changes. >> we will enhance safety as a result, we will get these lessons learned. >> to something does go wrong, existing emergency plans will be enough. >> we will be in equally dire straits and for faced with that. we have good plans on paper, it would put them on to practi
. >> the situation in japan does not pose a threat to in the u.s.. president barack obama said today that despite the crisis in japan, nuclear power will remain a priority in his push for american energy independence. >> american gives one-fifth of our electricity from nuclear energy. we can't simply take it off the table. >> the obama administration has proposed building more than 20 new nuclear power plants in the u.s., the president said it they can help to stop global...
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in moving forward in a way that strengthens the safety of cross border trucking, lifts tariffs often u.s. goods, expands our exports to mexico and creates jobs on both sides much the border. >> the presidents also agreed to deepen cooperation in combating drug violence and the president promised to speed up delivery of equipment and training that mexico needs to keep up the fight. >>> despite storms and rising gas prices, many of the big names in retail are reporting surprisingly good numbers today. limited brands bed bath and body works have sales up 10%, victoria secret 15% increase, jc penney all doing well last month. the gas prices and late timing of easter will hurt sales in march. >>> another encouraging economic report, the u.s. labor department says the number of people filing new claims for unemployment benefits last week hit its lowest level in three years. there were 368,000 applications, down 20,000 from the week before, and the lowest number since may 2008 when new claims stay consistently below a certain rate the unemployment rate usually goes down. >>> a videotape is now
in moving forward in a way that strengthens the safety of cross border trucking, lifts tariffs often u.s. goods, expands our exports to mexico and creates jobs on both sides much the border. >> the presidents also agreed to deepen cooperation in combating drug violence and the president promised to speed up delivery of equipment and training that mexico needs to keep up the fight. >>> despite storms and rising gas prices, many of the big names in retail are reporting surprisingly...
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simultaneously, the u.s. treasury department announced that it has frozen assets, at least $30 billion of assets, for libya, the largest amount ever frozen by a u.s. sanctions order. back here in the united states, seeking to appease disgruntled governors, president obama announcing today that he supports amending the 2010 health care law. he will allow states to opt out of some requirements three years earlier than now permitted with a nod to wisconsin, he also took the opportunity to defend unions. he said the rights of public employees should not be infringed upon. >>> the nation's last remaining veteran of world war i has died at a age of 110. he was just 16 years old when this photo was taken. during world war ii, he was on a business trip to the philippines where he was captured and held. he died yesterday at his home in west virginia. frank buckles, 110 years old. his life quite a journey. back to you. >> indeed it was. thank you. >>> still ahead r you tired of graffiti and potholes? there's an app for
simultaneously, the u.s. treasury department announced that it has frozen assets, at least $30 billion of assets, for libya, the largest amount ever frozen by a u.s. sanctions order. back here in the united states, seeking to appease disgruntled governors, president obama announcing today that he supports amending the 2010 health care law. he will allow states to opt out of some requirements three years earlier than now permitted with a nod to wisconsin, he also took the opportunity to defend...
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the u.s. could get rebels more fire power in their fight against moammar qaddafi. >> plus, a california snowboarder buried alive. his desperate call for help all captured on cell phone video. >> and what's in a name? one group wants to give san francisco's tenderloin a makeover. the beefy debate over what they want to rename it when we come back. ,, switching to progressive could mean hundreds more in your wallet year after year. feed me! saving you money -- now, that's progressive. call or click today. >>> we have been waiting for a day like today. a lot of sunshine all around the bay area. 70s and 80s by the afternoon, warmer tomorrow. we'll talk about that coming up. >> thank you. >>> today nato is taking over full control of the military operation in libya. the u.s. stepping up its assault on libyan targets. 22 cruise missiles have been fired at weapons storage sites around tripoli yesterday and today. president obama is now considering whether the u.s. should provide weapons to the rebels
the u.s. could get rebels more fire power in their fight against moammar qaddafi. >> plus, a california snowboarder buried alive. his desperate call for help all captured on cell phone video. >> and what's in a name? one group wants to give san francisco's tenderloin a makeover. the beefy debate over what they want to rename it when we come back. ,, switching to progressive could mean hundreds more in your wallet year after year. feed me! saving you money -- now, that's progressive....
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according to the u.s. navy, the u.s. has spent $225 million on tall ma hawk missiles to help establish that no-fly zone in libya. it will cost an additional $100 million a week to maintain that zone. military officials say they may have to ask congress for more money but lawmakers on both sides say america can't afford it. >>> the u.s. military is now investigating the capture of illegal immigrants who were posing as u.s. marines. border patrol agents stopped a van on march 14th near a san diego check point. inside they found 13 illegal immigrants wearing military uniforms. and the van had a fake u.s. government license plate. among those arrested were two u.s. citizens. three illegal immigrants are being held as witnesses. the others were sent back to mexico. >>> all right. time now 6:19. let's check our traffic. a lot going on, right, sal? >>> there is a lot going on. tough driving almost everywhere. we're going to start in the east bay this time and look at the east shore freeway coming in from vallejo. it's low traff
according to the u.s. navy, the u.s. has spent $225 million on tall ma hawk missiles to help establish that no-fly zone in libya. it will cost an additional $100 million a week to maintain that zone. military officials say they may have to ask congress for more money but lawmakers on both sides say america can't afford it. >>> the u.s. military is now investigating the capture of illegal immigrants who were posing as u.s. marines. border patrol agents stopped a van on march 14th near a...